Apartment / 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 3

Key Info

Beach / lakeside relaxation

Nearest beach 118 km

Swimming pool

Child friendly

Car essential

No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

La Lombarda, our beautifully restored traditional 18th century Tuscan farmhouse is ideally placed within easy reach of Tuscany and Umbria's wealth of art and cultural centres. Cortona, nestling in its hillside just 20 minutes away, with its medieval cobbled lanes is a delightful and atmospheric town. Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia and Assisi are all within a hours scenic drive.

The farmhouse is set in a rural landscape and is an oasis to which to return to after a days sightseeing. Relax by the pool and soak up the sun or sit under the jasmine covered pergola with a good book and a glass of local wine taking in the view of rolling countryside.

This pretty one bedroom apartment was given its name because of the Mimosa tree which grew outside. The Mimosa is the Italian symbol of 'Festa della Donna' (International Women's Day) which is celebrated on the 8th March. There are still gentlemen in the area who remember coming to La Lombarda to pick a

La Lombarda, our beautifully restored traditional 18th century Tuscan farmhouse is ideally placed within easy reach of Tuscany and Umbria's wealth of art and cultural centres. Cortona, nestling in its hillside just 20 minutes away, with its medieval cobbled lanes is a delightful and atmospheric town. Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia and Assisi are all within a hours scenic drive.

The farmhouse is set in a rural landscape and is an oasis to which to return to after a days sightseeing. Relax by the pool and soak up the sun or sit under the jasmine covered pergola with a good book and a glass of local wine taking in the view of rolling countryside.

This pretty one bedroom apartment was given its name because of the Mimosa tree which grew outside. The Mimosa is the Italian symbol of 'Festa della Donna' (International Women's Day) which is celebrated on the 8th March. There are still gentlemen in the area who remember coming to La Lombarda to pick a posy for the important women in their lives.La Mimosa is now a beautiful apartment with wood beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. The spacious comfortable lounge has a sofa, which quickly and easily converts into a double bed, an armchair, TV, DVD and books for your enjoyment. There is a dining area with table and chairs and a kitchen corner which has a fridge, oven and hob (a washing machine is available for your use in the next door store room). The pretty and welcoming twin/double bedroom has views looking towards Cortona. There is a separate shower room. From the lounge french doors open onto your own private patio. Why not start the day with an al fresco breakfast and finish your day with a glass of prosecco under the tuscan stars.

Further details

A free Welcome pack consisting of bread, butter, cheese, salame. milk, fruit juice, a couple of beers and a bottle of local wine is provided on arrival for stays of 7 days or more.

Swimming pool available Mid May through to end September.

Garden is shared with the English owners of the house who are on hand to provide assistance and advice when required.

Guests are requested not to bring glass to the pool-side as breakages may result in injury to themselves or other guests, and may result in closure of the pool for the removal of shards.

We are able to arrange language and cookery classes nearby.

Details of our other two rental apartments may viewed on the Holiday Lettings website.

Apartment names and property numbers as follows:-

La Stufa - 18284

Il Bocciolo - 20356

Further details indoors

"La Mimosa" is a charmingly restored, spacious ground floor apartment with cotto floors and wooden beams suitable for 2-4 people. The open plan living area is divided into a lounge area (with double bed settee) and the remaining space has a kitchen corner and a dining area. In the twin/double bedroom there are two single beds which when placed together make a kingsize bed. There is a separate shower room.

The apartment is modified to allow easy access, toilet and shower facilities for wheelchair users, however it does not meet with the strict wheelchair user policy as recommended by Holiday Lettings Co.

Telephone and fax provided on request.Wi-Fi Internet available at all times.

Further details outdoors

Each apartment has it own patio area, perfect for al fresco meals, equipped with table and chairs, sun umbrella and BBQ.

Tired of the Tuscan sun? The shady pergola at one end of the pool, equipped with table and chairs, is the ideal place for a long cool drink and a good book.

The Tuscany region

Tuscany and Umbria, a land of changing hues soaking in brillant light, stunningly beautiful and green, land of rolling hills, undulating valleys, rows of cypress, olive groves, blood-red poppies, glorious sunflowers, succulent-grape-full vineyards and picturesque mountains, unexpectedly, gently changing scenery, perfect for walking and cycling. The worlds's richest region for its mediaeval and renaissance art and architecture, Roman and Etruscan sites and museums. Renown for its charming, atmospheric and, sometimes, intriguing hill towns where the unsuspecting traveller may relax over the finest food and wine.

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From its lofty perch, picturesque and historic Cortona an Etruscan town founded around 700b.c., much of the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno may be surveyed: the mountains of Cetona and Amiata, and the town of Montepulciano to the south.

Cortona's excellent Etruscan museum houses fascinating and priceless relics including the 4th century B.C. 'Etruscan Chandelier'. The Diocese Museum has many works of significant artistic value, the masterpiece being Fra Angelico's 'Annuciation'.

Hidden in a cleft of Monte Sant' Egidio lies 'Le Celle' founded by Saint Francis in 1211. This peaceful, spiritual place is where the saint spent some time and where you can still see his cell. The monks here continue living their lives according to his teachings.

Stroll Cortona's medieval cobbled streets. Down from the Diocesan Museum is the characteristic Via del Gesù, dating 1300 - 1500 and still perfectly preserved. Sit and rest a while at a bar in Piazza del Repubblica and watch the world go by sipping a cappuccino or a glass of prosecco. Choose from one of Cortona's large selection of excellent restaurants serving simple local dishes to the gourmet, accompanied by local wines justly famous for their quality. Cortona has its own DOC and has in recent years gained an excellent reputation for its Syrah (Shiraz) wines, as well as for the ubiquitous Sangiovese.

In mid May Cortona stages the 'Archidado' games to commemorate the marriage in 1397 between Francesco Casali and the noblewoman Antonia Salimbeni. The crossbow skill challenge, marriage re-enactment and pageant take place in Piazza Signorelli.Summertime is the season of classical, chamber and jazz concerts throughout Tuscany and Umbria. The traveller is spoiled for choice of entertainment with most villages holding festas and concerts.

'Ferragosto',15th August, at the peak of the Italian summer season, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption, is celebrated in the Giardini del Parterre in Cortona with the 'Sagra della Bistecca' (T bone steaks cooked on 14 metre wide barbeques), and the following weekend, at the same location, the locals and visitors celebrate again with the 'Sagra del Porcino' (Porcini Mushroom festival).

Of course, Cortona is not the only attraction in the Valdichiana. The hill town of Montepulciano is quite close and is rightly famous for its architecture, views and, naturally, for its Sangiovese based wines, especially the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Also, not to be over-looked is Lake Trasimeno, Italy's 4th largest, and where Hannibal defeated the Romans in 217 b.c. The area surrounding its shores provides nature trails, pony trekking, historic trails, boating, fishing, sailing. There are ferry services from the lakeside resorts to the tranquil islands of Maggiore and Polvese. A feature of the lands around the lake, and not be ignored, are the many and delicious individualistic wines to be found there. The lake provides a marvellous micro-climate, which together with the unique terrain, makes the area eminently suitable for the production of wine that is pleasantly distinct from its Tuscan neighbours.

A little further afield, but close enough, are the towns of Siena, Florence, Pienza, Perugia, Orvieto, Fiesole and Assisi, each of which would need a book to describe their attractions, but maybe it is sufficient to bring to the attention of the discerning traveller that each of them has its own unique history and beauty straining to be discovered. Take a scenic drive and discover the many hidden gems that this area has to offer.

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Families

Great for children of all ages

No pets allowed

Cot available

High chair available

Bed & bathroom

1 Sofa Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Cot available

1 Shower room

Amenities

Wi-Fi available

Shared outdoor pool (unheated)

Shared garden

BBQ

Balcony or terrace

Bicycles available

Internet access

Central heating

Fireplace

Cooker

Fridge

Freezer

Toaster

Kettle

Washing machine

Clothes dryer

Iron

High chair available

TV

Video player

DVD player

Hair dryer

Linen provided

Towels provided

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Access

Parking

Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Policies

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Cancellation policy

This owner offers a flexible cancellation policy if you pay the full balance on time. Learn more.
50% refund if you cancel at least four weeks before check-in.
25% refund if you cancel at least two weeks before check-in.

About the owner

Giovanna Peter S

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Calendar updated::

17 Oct 2016

Based in:

Italy

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Languages spoken: English, Italian

This Apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 3. It’s been listed on Holiday Lettings since 29 Jan 2007. Located in Cortona, it has 6 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £382 to £670.

The Owner has a response rate of 95% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 17 Oct 2016.

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